Dana Harding
Summary
Detail-oriented project management professional with a strong background in cost estimation and effective communication. Successfully delivers quality projects on schedule and within budget through strategic collaboration with clients and teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Estimator
Brightview Landscape Development
Boston, MA
02.2026 - Current
- Defined project scope, timelines, and potential complications to deliver precise estimates.
- Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing that aligned with project budget requirements.
- Monitored industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging materials for informed decision-making.
- Analyzed historical project data to refine estimation processes, contributing to higher bid success rates.
- Utilized advanced estimation software to enhance accuracy and efficiency in cost calculations.
- Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Conducted detailed research on labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other related costs.
- Collaborated with clients to clarify needs and develop comprehensive scope of work documents.
Project Manager
Brightview Landscape Development
Boston, MA
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed project timelines and schedules for multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including plans and scope descriptions.
- Monitored project progress to ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables.
- Facilitated team meetings to review project status and resolve challenges.
- Coordinated with clients to define landscape design requirements and preferences.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to uphold quality standards in landscaping work.
- Built strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors to streamline operations.
- Conducted site inspections regularly to assess quality and project advancement.
Project Engineer
Brightview
Boston , MA
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Managed project budgets and resource allocation to enhance efficiency.
- Prepared status reports to update management on project developments.
- Collaborated with senior managers to ensure timely completion of all projects.
- Provided administrative support to project manager, facilitating successful project outcomes.
Assistant Site Superintendent
Brightview
Everett, MA
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored project progress and reported updates to senior management regularly.
- Ensured job site safety compliance by enforcing safety protocols consistently.
- Managed material deliveries and inventory to enhance project workflow efficiency.
- Documented daily progress reports for management review and tracking purposes.
- Tracked budget goals daily and communicated discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared punch lists identifying deficiencies for correction prior to final inspection.
- Conducted regular inspections to verify contract compliance and adherence to specifications.
- Reviewed architectural plans and technical documents to identify potential conflicts.
- Encore Boston Harbor
Project Estimator
Brightview
Boston, MA
09.2015 - 11.2018
Field Engineer - Marriott Marquis
Hensel Phelps
Washington DC
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Assist with field management, project layout, and quality control.
- Track daily progress of assigned trade partners and resolve on-site conflicts.
- Run inspections, coordinate meetings, and review blueprints or field measurements.
- Work Hand in Hand with Drywall subcontractor to align subcontractor with Project Goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA04-2014
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Blueprint analysis
- Competitive pricing strategies
- Project scope definition
- Team collaboration
- Budget tracking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Client relationship management
- Value engineering analysis
Activities
Volleyball JV & Varsity Head Coach at Maimonides School
Timeline
Senior Project Estimator
Brightview Landscape Development
02.2026 - Current
Project Manager
Brightview Landscape Development
03.2024 - 08.2025
Project Engineer
Brightview
06.2019 - 03.2024
Assistant Site Superintendent
Brightview
11.2018 - 06.2019
Project Estimator
Brightview
09.2015 - 11.2018
Field Engineer - Marriott Marquis
Hensel Phelps
03.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology